Corals vs Climate
Tracking Coral Bleaching Impacts, Tolerance, and Recovery to Build Resilient Reefs
Monitoring Coral Bleaching Impacts and Reef Resilience
We are leading coral bleaching research in Peninsular Malaysia. Our research tracks the effects of thermal stress on coral reefs to understand patterns of bleaching, recovery, and mortality across species and sites. By combining field surveys with statistical modelling, we identify key environmental drivers of bleaching and assess reef resilience to climate change.
Tracking Bleaching, Tolerance, and Recovery to Build Resilient Reefs
To ensure maximum restoration outcomes, we search for heat tolerant corals during mass bleaching events and select these corals for restoration.
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A colourful struggle to survive
Not all bleaching turns corals white — some glow in vivid hues of blue, pink, and purple. This “colorful bleaching" is considered a struggle to survive, a last resort option. Yet, whether this strategy results in higher survival is unknown and a key research question for us.
The legacy of stress
This research explores how past heat stress influences coral resilience, revealing how previous bleaching events shape the future health and survival of reef ecosystems.
Impact & Insights
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